Frozen Ark Shells
Frozen ark shells (Arcidae family, e.g., Anadara granosa), elongated bivalves popular in Asian cuisine. Classified in HTS 0307.72.00.60 as frozen other clams, cockles, ark shells. Meets chapter definition excluding pellets with binders.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled rather than frozen
Preservation state determines subheading within 0307.7.
If in meal/pellet form for animal feed
Chapter 23 covers preparations used in animal feeding, not human.
If specifically oysters (different family)
Oysters have separate heading 0306 even when frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from certified growing areas; NSSP compliance mandatory for US entry
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial/meals classification
• Temperature verification critical; thawed product risks rejection
Related Products under HTS 0307.72.00.60
Frozen Manila Clams
Frozen Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) from the Veneridae family, preserved in shell or shucked for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0307.72.00.60 as frozen clams, other than specific statistical breaks. These are not flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption.
Frozen Littleneck Clams
Frozen littleneck clams (Protothaca staminea), small hard-shell clams from Veneridae family, typically shucked or in-shell. HTS 0307.72.00.60 covers these frozen 'other' clams excluding statistical categories. Not suitable for human consumption as pellets per chapter notes.
Frozen Cockles
Frozen cockles (Cardiidae family, e.g., Cerastoderma edule), heart-shaped bivalves harvested from intertidal zones. Falls under HTS 0307.72.00.60 for frozen clams, cockles, ark shells - other. Excludes agglomerated pellets as defined in chapter notes.
Frozen Blood Clams
Frozen blood clams (Tegillarca granosa, Arcidae), known for red hemoglobin flesh. HTS 0307.72.00.60 applies to these frozen ark shells categorized as 'other'. Distinct from pellet forms per chapter agglomeration definition.
Frozen Hard Clams
Frozen hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria, Veneridae), also called quahogs, used in chowders. Under HTS 0307.72.00.60 for frozen other clams. Excludes human-fit flours/meals per headings 0305-0308 note.
Frozen Surf Clams
Frozen surf clams (Spisula solidissima, Mactridae family), large ocean bivalves for processing. HTS 0307.72.00.60 captures these as frozen other clams/cockles/ark shells. Not agglomerated pellets with binders.